Autoliv's primary goal is to Save More Lives. Our products never get a second chance. This is why we can never compromise on quality. We are working to increase vehicle safety by developing seatbelts, airbags and steering wheels and you can be part of our team as APS Manager - Operational Excellence Leader.
What you'll lead
Drive the plant's Continuous Improvement and Operational Excellence strategy, ensuring sustainable productivity gains, cost reduction, and margin improvement.
Lead the deployment and maturity of the Production System through Lean Manufacturing principles, Policy Deployment, Value Stream Mapping, Flow Optimization, JIT, TPM, and performance governance.
Influence leaders and teams across the organization, building a culture of accountability, problem-solving, standardization, and continuous improvement.
Champion transformation initiatives, leveraging operational best practices, data analytics, digital solutions, and capability-building programs to accelerate business results.
What we're looking for
8+ years of experience in Automotive Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, or Operational Excellence leadership roles.
Strong expertise in Lean methodologies, including Hoshin, VSM, Line Balancing, Takt Time, SMED, Bottleneck Analysis, Waste Elimination, TPM, JIT, and Productivity Improvement.
Proven ability to lead change, influence cross-functional stakeholders, and deliver measurable business impact in complex manufacturing environments.
In our international work setting, you will find a range of opportunities that are designed to enhance your career and personal development. Including new and different perspectives is part of what ensures the team’s success. We are committed to develop people’s skills, knowledge and creative potential. Our training and development programs emphasize technical competency, leadership development and business management skill.
More lives saved – more life lived!
Autoliv, Inc. is the worldwide leader in automotive safety systems. We develop, manufacture and market protective systems, such as airbags, seatbelts, steering wheels and pedestrian protection systems for all major automotive manufacturers in the world. Our products save 37,000 lives and prevent 450,000 injuries each year.
Our ~65,000 employees in 25 countries are passionate about our vision of Saving More Lives and quality is at the heart of everything we do. We have 13 technical centers, with 20 test tracks.
In the world of automotive occupant safety, we were the first to introduce the two- and three-point seat belt system and airbags for front and side impacts. We were also the first to launch pyrotechnic belt pretensioners and pedestrian protection systems.
Autoliv, Inc. is a publicly traded Delaware U.S. corporation with its headquarters in Stockholm, Sweden. The shares are listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: ALV) and the Swedish Depository Receipts on Nasdaq Stockholm (ALIV sdb). For more information go to www.autoliv.com.
